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Y214 LRX

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,083 mi
Last recorded138,083 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY214 LRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 138,083 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 138,083 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 136,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 136,382 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2016 133,273 miles

both front indicators fading

corrosion both main brake pipes at rear

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe borderline

corrosion o/s/r brake discs

corrosion on both floor to sills

corrosion on both rear floor / chassis rails

handbrake travel

n/s/r shocker leaking borderline

o/s cv boot perishing

o/s/r brake back plate missing

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 129,883 miles

corrosion o/s/r chassis rail

corrosion on both main brake pipes at rear borderline

handbrake travel

n/s/r shocker leaking

o/s/f brake disc

o/s/f indicator fading

o/s/f seat belt fraying

Fail 30 Apr 2015 129,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion o/s/r chassis rail

corrosion on both main brake pipes at rear borderline

handbrake travel

n/s/r shocker leaking

o/s/f brake disc

o/s/f indicator fading

o/s/f seat belt fraying

Pass 14 May 2014 126,480 miles

corrosion on front discs

o/s/f n/s/f bottom ball joint boot deteriation

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 123,284 miles

Corosion to main fuel pipes at rear

Slight wear to both rear tyres inner edges

Fail 8 May 2013 123,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Corosion to main fuel pipes at rear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight wear to both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 1 May 2012 118,945 miles

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 115,564 miles

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi's

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 7 May 2010 109,955 miles

Condition of rear number plate

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Wear to front tyres

Pass 6 May 2009 103,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

park brake lever near the end of its travel

slight lip on the front brake disks

Pass 9 May 2008 97,830 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 90,597 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 84,743 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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Y214 LRX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y214 LRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y214 LRX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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